Tag: corn harvest
Ohio Corn: Grain Harvest Considerations Oct 11, 2022
Despite a late start in many areas on the 2022 crop season, during the last days of September and early October, combines started to roll around the state. On October […]
Indiana Corn: Making Sense of Grain Test Weight Oct 7, 2022
Although yield is always at the forefront of many corn farmers and agronomists’ minds during harvest, another important discussion topic each fall is that of grain test weight. Although grain […]
Ohio Corn: Harvesting and Handling Ear Rot-Affected Crops Oct 4, 2022
Ear rots and mycotoxins Ear rots are beginning to show up in pockets across the state, leading to concerns about mycotoxin contamination of grain. So far, we have received images […]
Pennsylvania Corn: What to Do If You Insured Your Crop for Grain and Your Harvest Plans Change Aug 21, 2022
With the dry conditions that are widespread through the Commonwealth, many farmers who insured their corn for grain and now considering chopping it for silage. Before you do anything, contact […]
Mississippi Corn: Tips to Prepare for a Successful Harvest Aug 8, 2022
Corn harvest should ramp up soon as grain matures and dries down to an agreeable moisture for harvest. Corn maturity is generally a bit later than normal, primarily related to […]
Texas Blacklands: Cotton Defoliation Full Steam Ahead, Corn Harvest Wrapping Up Aug 7, 2022
Corn harvest operations are wrapping up for most producers across the area, with yield reports all over the board. Eastern portions of the area that were gracious enough to catch […]
Indiana Corn: Considerations for Delayed Harvest Nov 4, 2021
According to the USDA/NASS crop progress and condition report for the week of October 25, Indiana corn harvest progress currently sits at 57% for the state which is 3% behind […]
Ohio Corn: Harvesting Fields with Moldy Leaves and Stubble Oct 19, 2021
Dark Dust Clouds During Harvest There have been reports of huge dust clouds blowing up behind combines during harvest. It is certainly not uncommon to see dust during harvest as […]
Ohio Corn: Pre-Harvest Check Oct 8, 2021
Corn harvest started earlier than normal this year across Ohio with many farmers taking advantage of higher grain prices and hauling in high moisture corn. This is causing more producers […]
Ohio Corn: Minimizing Harvest Losses At the Combine Oct 1, 2021
Corn harvest is getting an early start this year with excellent September Corn prices it may make economic sense for your operation to start corn harvest at higher moistures than […]